Book Recommendations

I’ll be updating this page regularly, but here are my favorite books on various subjects relevant to Christian men. Many of these can be bought through Reformation Heritage Books in the US, and Reformed Book Services in Canada. If you buy through the Amazon links below, the Christian Man Academy will receive a small commission that goes towards funding the website.

The Christian Man

  1. The Masculine Mandate: God’s Calling to Men by Richard Phillips
  2. Manhood Restored by Eric Mason
  3. What Every Man Wishes His Father Had Told Him by Byron Yawn
  4. Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Donald Whitney

The Christian Husband

  1. The Meaning of Marriage by Tim Keller
  2. Sex, Dating, and Relationships: A Fresh Approach Paperback by Gerald Hiestand
  3. Married for God: Making Your Marriage the Best it Can Be by Christopher Ash

The Christian Dad

  1. The Shepherd Leader at Home by Timothy Witmer
  2. Family Vocation: God’s Calling in Marriage, Parenting, and Childhood by Gene Veith and Mary Moerbe
  3. The Tech-Wise Family: Everyday Steps for Putting Technology in Its Proper Place by Andy Crouch
  4. The Disciple-Making Parent by Chap Bettis
  5. Family Worship by Donald Whitney

The Christian Student

  1. Thriving at College by Alex Chediak
  2. Just Do Something: A Liberating Approach to Finding God’s Will by Kevin DeYoung
  3. Step by Step: Divine Guidance for Ordinary Christians By James Petty
  4. Lit!: A Christian Guide to Reading Books by Tony Reinke
  5. Beating the College Debt-Trap by Alex Chediak

The Christian Worker

  1. Every Good Endeavor: Connecting Your Work to God’s Work by Tim Keller
  2. God at Work: Your Christian Vocation in All of Life by Gene Veith
  3. The Gospel at Work: How Working for King Jesus Gives Purpose and Meaning to Our Jobs by Sebastien Traeger and Greg Gilbert
  4. Do More Better: A Practical Guide to Productivity by Tim Challies

The Christian Leader

  1. Conviction to Lead, The: 25 Principles for Leadership That Matters by Al Mohler
  2. The Shepherd Leader by Timothy Wittmer
  3. Spiritual Leadership by J. Oswald Sanders

The Christian Steward

  1. The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness by Dave Ramsey.
  2. Managing God’s Money: A Biblical Guide by Randy Alcorn

The Christian Theologian

  1. Taking God At His Word by Kevin DeYoung.
  2. 18 Words: The most important words you will ever know by J. I. Packer.
  3. What is Reformed Theology? Understanding the Basics by R. C. Sproul
  4. The Holiness of God by R. C. Sproul

The Christian Witness

  1. Evangelism in a Skeptical World: How to Make the Unbelievable News about Jesus More Believable by Sam Chan
  2. Words in Season: On Sharing The Hope That Is Within Us by Leon Brown

The Christian Teacher/Preacher

  1. Preaching and Preachers by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones.
  2. Christ-centered Preaching by Bryan Chapell
  3. On Preaching by H B Charles Jr.
  4. How Sermons Work by David Murray

The Christian Warrior

  1. Finally Free: Fighting for Purity With The Power of Grace by Heath Lambert
  2. Sexual Detox: A Guide for Guys Who Are Sick of Porn by Tim Challies
  3. Building a Pure Life: A Workbook for Counselors and Small Groups by Dave Coats
  4. Undefiled: Redemption From Sexual Sin, Restoration For Broken Relationships by Harry Schaumburg